On Saturday, February 11th, Lucerne will enter its fifth season: Fasnacht. Here we share where and when to be to make the most of this unique time of the year. We've put all the essentials into this post so that you can make the most of this exciting time. Parades There are

If you’ve been here for a while, you know the drill: every year right before Lent the whole of Luzern lets its hair down for a new Fasnacht. The official kick-off happens at around four in the morning on Fat Thursday with an explosion of fireworks (Urknall) as a boat

The Christmas spirit has returned to Lucerne, albeit with fewer Christmas lights and cancelled ice skating, but there are still enough festivities, markets, food and magic to enjoy and celebrate this festive time of the year. Fun Activities & Food Most Christmas markets will run until 23 December, so make sure to